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1. Senior Research Writer
We are seeking a highly motivated full-time (37.5 hours/week) or part-time (30 hours/week) Senior Research Writer to join our research centre. This is a senior publication writing role that provides leadership on all academic publications, community-facing reports, and institutional writing projects associated with the CCAIHG and the BC NEIHR. The Senior Research Writer will oversee the full publication pipeline, including leading the development of academic manuscripts, scoping reviews, commentaries, Centre-led research reports, grant writing support, annual and project reporting, and identifying publication opportunities and collaborations. The position works collaboratively with the Centre staff (i.e., Director), BC Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (BC NEIHR) team members, Indigenous communities and partners, internal and external collaborators, and SFU interdisciplinary teams to manage research publications and reporting for both the Centre and BC NEIHR.
Application Details:
- Status: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (30 hours per week) position for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
- Salary: $70,000 per year (full-time 37.5 hrs per week. Part-time salary will be prorated.
- Location: Remote work within BC. Candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at our Centre office at SFU Burnaby Campus.
- Start Date: The succesful candidate must be able to start by January 5, 2026.
How to Apply: Please send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position via email to indigenoushealthgovcentre@sfu.ca
2. Research Assistant
We are seeking a highly motivated part-time (20 hours/week) Research Assistant to join our Indigenizing Health Research Ethics project and research team. The Research Assistant will work collaboratively with the Centre staff (i.e., Director, Senior Research Manager, Project Manager). This role will play an integral part in qualitative data collection, coding, thematic analysis, scholarly writing, and sharing findings that emerge from the project.
Application Details:
- Status: Part-time (20 hours per week; within the Centre operating hours Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm) position for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
- Hourly rate: $32.00 per hour
- Job Location: Remote work within BC. Candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at our Centre office at SFU Burnaby Campus.
- Application Deadline: January 9, 2026
How to Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position via email to: indigenoushealthgovcentre@sfu.ca
Visiting Indigenous Scholar Program
The objective of the Visiting Indigenous Scholar Program through the Postdoctoral Fellowship with the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance is to provide unique opportunities to Indigenous (First Nations, M茅tis, Inuit and globally) postdoctoral applicants who wish to conduct Indigenous health research within British Columbia.
Recipients of these fellowships demonstrate achievement in graduate studies, a research-intensive career pathway, as well as partnership potential within BC Indigenous communities, collectives, and organizations.
Application Details:
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Award Amount: $68,095 plus benefits per year